The train between Cairo and Alexandria takes 3h 45m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cairo to Alexandria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Cairo and Alexandria. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cairo to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Cairo station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Cairo to Alexandria train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Alexandria train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 179.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
